Blaine County public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved a radio workstation bundle and a cost-share agreement for noxious weeds. The board also approved the FY23 Emergency Medical Agreement for the Ambulance District and the FY2022 Annual Road and Street Financial Report.
- Approved claims for December 20, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $308,041.04 Phase 1 Zetron Max Standard Workstation Bundle (unanimous)
- Approved $7,491.75 cost match request for FY23 CWMA Cost Share Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved FY23 Emergency Medical Agreement between Blaine County Ambulance District, City of Sun Valley, and Sun Valley Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved FY2022 Annual Road and Street Financial Report (unanimous)
- Decided not to create a housing department midway through the fiscal year
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved housekeeping amendments to Title 9 Zoning Regulations and a professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering. The commission also approved a security agreement for Ruedebusch Development and various administrative reports. Discussions were held regarding a housing crisis for asylum seekers and proposed improvements to State Highway 75.
- Approved Title 9 Zoning Regulations text amendments (2-0)
- Approved Jacobs Professional Services Agreement Task Order #2 not to exceed $6,925 (unanimous)
- Approved Ruedebusch-Blaine County Security Agreement for $23,242 (unanimous)
- Approved Findings of Fact for Boards Upper Ranch Lot 15 plat amendment (2-0)
- Tabled 101 Riverview Dr plat amendment pending wetlands delineation (2-0)
- Approved December 20, 2022 Consent Calendar (2-0)
- Approved Special Meeting Minutes for July 27 and July 28, 2022 (2-0)
- Tabled Buttercup Road Project grant request to January 3, 2023
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved several contracts, including water advisory services and an educational program to address COVID-19 learning loss. They also established a new Budget and Finance Analyst position and approved a plat amendment for a property on W. Warm Springs Road.
- Approved $48,585.01 claim for South Central Public Health District (2-0)
- Approved MOUs with Sun Valley Mountain Huts, Sun Valley Guides, and Sawtooth Snowmobile Club for trail maintenance (2-0)
- Approved Water Futures Inc. contract for FY2023 water advisory services at $175/hour, not to exceed $23,500 (2-0)
- Approved $29,058 security agreement for Idaho Power Company site alteration and wetland restoration (2-0)
- Approved $42,000 contract for I Have a Dream Foundation-Idaho, Inc. using ARPA/SLFRF funds (2-0)
- Approved creation of Budget and Finance Analyst position at pay grade 11 (2-0)
- Approved plat amendment for Lot 15, Boards Upper Ranch Subdivision at 700 W. Warm Springs Road (2-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including McBride ADU Lease and Resolution 2022-57 (2-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved a right-of-way vacation and relocation for Colorado Gulch Road and extended the development deadline for Cove Ranch Subdivision Phase 2. The Board also approved several service contracts and a new job description for a Specialty Court Coordinator.
- Approved Architectural Services Contract with Vital Ink, PLLC not to exceed $7,500 (Unanimous)
- Approved Software License and Maintenance agreement with Harris Company for $1,725 (Unanimous)
- Approved Specialty Court Coordinator job description at paygrade level 9 (2-0)
- Approved beverage license transfers for Lefty's Bar & Grill and Johnny G's Subshack (2-0)
- Approved extension for Cove Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 development agreement to December 31, 2024 (2-0)
- Approved vacation and relocation of approximately 650' of Colorado Gulch Rd right-of-way (Unanimous)
- Approved initiating an amendment to Title 9 Zoning Regulations to set maximum fence height (Unanimous)
- Approved special meeting minutes for July 11 and July 25, 2022
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved several operational contracts, including software for emergency reporting and land use, and accepted two emergency management grants. They also authorized the use of ARPA funds for building flooring and approved a gravel source lease. A hearing for the Quigley Ranch Subdivision was continued to December 13, 2022.
- Approved Sun Valley Helicopter Ski Guides contract for FY2023 and $2,000 for training (unanimous)
- Approved $15,100 ImageTrend emergency medical reporting software agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $76,770 first-year contract with OpenGov Software for land use and building services (unanimous)
- Approved gravel source lease with Legacy Land & Livestock of Idaho at $3 a ton (unanimous)
- Accepted $44,347.50 SHSP grant and $45,885.54 EMPG grant from Idaho Office of Emergency Management (unanimous)
- Approved $89,000 FY2023 contract with Russ Mikel (Wood River Chapel) for Coroner's Office (unanimous)
- Approved up to $38,000 in ARPA funds for flooring at Public Safety Facility and Annex Building (unanimous)
- Continued Quigley Ranch Subdivision hearing to December 13, 2022 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners met for a brief session to review financial claims. The board approved the claims presented for November 17, 2022.
- Approved claims for November 17, 2022 (2-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board accepted the official canvass of votes for the November 8, 2022, General Election. The commissioners also approved a $32,179 grant for the county jail and transferred radio equipment to two fire districts.
- Accepted the official election canvass for the November 8, 2022, General Election (2-0)
- Approved FY2021 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant Award of $32,179 (2-0)
- Approved Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program Agreement for bridges KN23790 and KN23785 (2-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-53 to transfer 10 Motorola XTF2500 Portable Radios to Carey Rural Fire Protection District (2-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-54 to transfer 5 Motorola XTF2500 Portable Radios to Sun Valley Fire Department (2-0)
- Terminated MOU with Fifth Judicial District for the Specialty Court Coordinator (2-0)
- Approved plat amendment for Lot 14A Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision (2-0)
- Directed staff to initiate Zoning Code amendments for logging in the Mountain Overlay District for forest health and fire mitigation (2-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved a road closure for Trail Creek Road and several professional service contracts. The commission also approved a plat amendment for the Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision and reappointed Derek Wolfley to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Approved Resolution 2022-55 Trail Creek Road Closure (2-0)
- Approved $49,000 contract with NAMI Wood River using ARPA funds (2-0)
- Approved $5,600 professional services agreement with Jacob Masters (2-0)
- Approved $4,400 payment to Harmony Design for Bike/Ped Project (2-0)
- Approved plat amendment for Lot 14A, Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision (2-0)
- Reappointed Derek Wolfley to Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term (2-0)
- Approved $15,396.81 building permit fee refund for Permit #2022-116 (2-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including Webb Landscaping and Motorola agreements (2-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District to approve three EMS service agreements for FY2023. The board also discussed ambulance funding sustainability and the need for more data on response costs.
- Approved FY2023 EMS Agreement with Carey Rural Fire Protection District for $98,736 plus $10,400 for paid-on-call staff (unanimous)
- Approved FY2023 EMS Agreement with City of Ketchum for $1,513,357 plus $36,000 for engine storage (unanimous)
- Approved FY2023 EMS Agreement with Wood River Fire and Rescue Protection District for $1,562,610 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved $50,000 for emergency hotel rental assistance and $50,000 for housing. The commission also approved several service contracts, fair board appointments, and a subdivision plat amendment.
- Approved $50,000 for emergency hotel rental assistance and $50,000 for housing
- Approved FY2023 contract with Biota Research and Consulting, Inc. for Colorado Gulch project (unanimous)
- Approved FY2023 Land, Water & Wildlife coordinator contract with Water Futures Inc. for $150 per hour, not to exceed $47,000 (unanimous)
- Appointed Jennifer Simpson (3-year term), Kelli Young (2-year term), and Katey Dahlstrom (2-year term) to the Blaine County Fair Board (unanimous)
- Approved amended COVID-19 Safe Work Practices (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Calendar including Inmate Health Services and Public Defender agreements (unanimous)
- Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Medical Director Terry O’Conner for Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
- Approved plat amendment for Lot 4A Bk 1 Clear Creek Subdivision to relocate a public access easement (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-52 to correct the 2022 property tax levy for the Hailey Cemetery District. This action lowers the levy rate to match the published budget after the Idaho State Tax Commission noted a $3,315 difference.
- Approved Resolution 2022-52 to amend Resolution 2022-34 regarding the Hailey Cemetery District 2022 Property Tax Levy (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved a $1.74M law enforcement agreement with the City of Ketchum and authorized several community service contracts using ARPA funds. The Board also approved a short plat subdivision for Swiftsure Ranch and a stream alteration permit for the Big Wood River. Additionally, the Board rezoned property at 16643 State Highway 75 for the Beaver Creek Cabins project.
- Approved FY2023 law enforcement Joint Powers Agreement with City of Ketchum for $1,741,737 (unanimous)
- Approved tax cancellations totaling $112,361.95 (unanimous)
- Approved $123,114.13 ARPA fund purchase for Loader/Snowblower (unanimous)
- Approved short plat subdivision for Swiftsure Ranch (unanimous)
- Approved Stream Alteration and Floodplain Conditional Use Permit for 121 Anderson Drive (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 16643 State Highway 75 to Recreation Development District (unanimous)
- Approved FY2023 contracts for Alliance of Idaho ($10k), Hunger Coalition ($15k), Crisis Hotline ($15k), Men's 2nd Chance Living ($5k), South Central Community Action Partnership ($3k), Blaine County Charitable Fund ($30k), and Senior Connection ($49k) using ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved contract for Christopher Simms as Hearing Examiner at $135.00 per hour (unanimous)